the best of {INDIANA}
head to Evansville for their 5 diﬀerent cultural
districts, all with something to oﬀer every visitor.
the Downtown, haynie’s Corner Arts, North
Main street, University, and West franklin street
districts are overﬂowing with events and things
to do, from checking out the college scene, to
enjoying local art and history. the Downtown
district has plenty of hotels, complete with sky-
walks, as well as locally-owned restaurants and
bars, and classic Victorian architecture to view.
haynie’s Corner is “where the artists play,” and
they mean this quite literally, as the outdoors
have become more like extended common
areas for locals to gather and share their work.
enjoy the sound of jazz music on weekend af-
ternoons, and stop in a local pub for a beer
while you view art from the streets. North Main
street is the hip area, where the “cool kids”
hang out, so if you’re trendy, head here. there
are always new bars and restaurants popping
up, as well as a few local long-time favorites.
stop in at turoni’s Pizza & brewery for a slice
and beer, and watch for bikes! With green living
becoming more popular, you'll notice bikeways
and pedestrian lanes everywhere.
the University district is actually quite the oppo-
site from what one would normally expect in a
college setting. there is tons of greenery, with
the nearby Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve,
and the architecture on campus is spectacular.
the Wesselman Woods is one of the “largest
urban old-growth forests in the country.” here,
you can take a long nature walk in an un-
touched woodland area without being dis-
turbed, and then head to one of the other
districts for a bite to eat. If you’re looking for
something to do as far as events go, West
franklin is the place to be. this is where Mardi
Gras, Independence Day celebration, Nut Club
fall festival, and Dickens Christmas are all held.
If you're into hot street food and live music, this
district is for you.